We are born with a different skin type, a fact that we should not deny. But do you know that the fairer our skin is, the higher the risk of photo-ageing? One thing that I find is important to know is that skin that has more melanin, or discoloration tends to provide more natural protection from the sun, hence lower risk of photo-ageing, thus a better mind body spirit and perhaps soul!
Usually to minimize the risk of photo-ageing, we tend to ensure our skin is smothered with sunscreens of SPF 15 or higher, however what I know is that it is also good to supplement our diet with a well-balanced combination of antioxidants. In fact, study has found that taking an anti-oxidative combination of beta-carotene, lycopene (tomato extract), vitamin C and E, selenium and proanthocyanidins (grape seed extract), along with the use of topical sunscreens, will provide our skin with some degree of protection from the effects of photo-aging too.
Besides, I do find that by identifying our skin type, it does help us to better understand the risk factor involved with regards to photo-ageing and take the necessary step to prevent from further damage.
Well, there are six types of skin, ranging from light to dark:
Type I
The skin is very fair and freckled and hair is usually red or blond in color. If you always burn and never tan in the sun, you are extremely susceptible to photo-ageing and are at very high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.
Type II
Fair skin that burns easily and rarely tans in the sun, and have blond to sandy-colored hair. If this describes you, then you are also highly susceptible to photo-ageing as well as skin cancer.
Type III
Skin is fair to olive and hair color ranges from light to dark brown. If you sometimes burn and sometimes tan in the sun, you are susceptible to skin damage as well as skin cancer.
Type IV
Brownish skin and dark brown hair, and if you tend to tan easily and are less likely to burn, then you are not as vulnerable as skin type 1 to 111 above.
Type V
If your skin is darker than skin type IV and your hair is dark brown to black, also if you tan easily and rarely burn, if so then you are at lower risk of developing photo-ageing skin compared to skin types I to IV.
Type VI
If you have very dark skin with curly and black hair and if you never burn and have the lowest tendency to react to sunlight, then congratulate as this will make you the least vulnerable to photo-ageing!
Based on the above skin type analysis, you will notice that skin type I to III face the highest risk of developing photo-ageing skin while skin types IV to VI are at the lowest risk.
I would think no matter what your skin type is, it always pays to take extra precaution to reduce the effects of photo-ageing, which ultimately this will help us towards a better mind body spirit and soul!
For reference: Natural Biodegradable Suncare Products
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1 comments:
My, this is a great article.
I have the type of skin that tends to tan very easily so I took it forgranted growing up that I needed sunscreen protection.
Now that I am older, I am definitely paying for it! I have to take extra care of my skin and visit a dermatologist to make sure that I at least slow down the ageing process.
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